H&R Block announced that its board has elected Alan M. Bennett president and CEO, effective immediately. Bennett fills the position vacated by Russ Smyth. Bennett was recruited to H&R Block in 2007 and served as Interim CEO from November 20, 2007 until August 1, 2008.
Strategic American Oil announced that Steven Carter has been added to the board. Carter has served as vice president of operations since December 20, 2006.
Telligent, an enterprise community and collaboration software company, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Mitchell to the company’s board. Mitchell is president and CEO of Dallas-based Global 360, a provider of process and document management solutions.
Dow Corning Chairman, President and CEO Stephanie A. Burns has been appointed by U.S. President Barack Obama to the President’s Export Council (PEC), a public/private sector advisory committee that advises the President on international trade. Click here for a complete list of PEC members.

